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Wenchang Dijun | Hand-Painted Amulet (Brush-Holding & Ruyi-Holding Forms)
Wenchang Dijun | Hand-Painted Amulet (Brush-Holding & Ruyi-Holding Forms)
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Artwork details
- Artist
- Original designs, individually hand-painted by Master Zhijian
- Craft
- Gongbi painting with natural mineral pigments and hand-applied gold detailing
- Use
- Wearing, display or collection
- Handmade character
- Natural variations in linework, colour and gold details
Choosing a composition
The brush-holding form is associated with study, examinations, writing and research; the ruyi-holding form with career and professional advancement. These are wishes within traditional culture, not guarantees of personal outcomes.
Production & delivery
- Order scheduling
The production queue depends on current orders and the complexity of the piece. Confirm any required delivery date before ordering.
- Individually hand-painted
Master Zhijian creates each artwork in the temple where he practises. Painting takes place after the scheduled start.
- 30-day altar observance
After painting is completed, the finished amulet is placed on the altar for 30 days. This is the observance period.
- Protective packing & dispatch
The amulet is packed and dispatched after altar observance. Transit time starts at dispatch and depends on the destination and carrier.
Allow time for the queue, painting, 30 days of altar observance and delivery. A shipping estimate does not include the stages before dispatch.
Confirm a particular delivery dateCare & optional renewal
Avoid immersion, high humidity and direct contact with alcohol or chemical cleaners. The hand-painted amulet’s blessing cycle lasts one year after completion of the blessing. You can continue to keep the artwork or personal keepsake afterwards. Renewal is optional; contact us before arranging a return.
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Select a destination to see its shipping reference.
- Shipping fee
- After dispatch
For destinations not listed, availability and timing must be confirmed at checkout or with us. contact@daodeca.com
Shipping reference for available destinations:
| Destination | Shipping fee | After dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | TWD 230 | Estimated 3–5 working days |
| Singapore | 0–1,000 g: SGD 10.99; 1,001–3,000 g: SGD 15.99; 3,001 g+: SGD 39.99 | Estimated 3–5 working days |
| Malaysia | MYR 12.20 | Estimated 3–5 working days |
| Thailand | THB 233.29 | Estimated 3–5 working days |
| Vietnam | VND 181,572 | Estimated 3–5 working days |
| Hong Kong | From HKD 0; SF Express HKD 45 for 3,001–5,000 g | 3–5 days (SF Express) |
| Mainland China | CNY 5 | See checkout |
| Japan | From JPY 907 (0–500 g); another available option is JPY 1,134 | 5–10 days |
| United States | 0–1,000 g: USD 19.99; 1,001–3,000 g: USD 36.99; 3,001–5,000 g: USD 66.99 | 7–15 days |
| Canada | CAD 18.38 / 28.28 | Standard: 12–20 days Express: 7–12 days |
| United Kingdom | GBP 9.80 / 15.08 | Standard: 12–20 days Express: 7–12 days |
| Australia | AUD 18.41 / 28.33 | Standard: 12–20 days Express: 7–12 days |
| New Zealand | NZD 22.73 / 34.98 | Standard: 12–20 days Express: 7–12 days |
| Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy | EUR 11.40 / 17.55 | Standard: 12–20 days Express: 7–12 days |
For destinations not listed, availability and timing must be confirmed at checkout or with us. contact@daodeca.com
Air delivery to your door. Delivery estimates below start after dispatch.
Production and order queue time are additional; please see the product description and your confirmed schedule.
Hand-painted amulets: after completion, 30 days on the temple altar are required before dispatch. This is separate from production, queue and delivery time.
Reference rates in the currencies shown. The final fee and available shipping options depend on your destination and order weight at checkout. Estimates are not guaranteed and may be affected by customs or the carrier.
Dimensions and Included Accessories
Amulet body: 4 × 5 cm; with pendant case: approximately 4.5 cm wide × 5.5 cm high.
Includes: pendant case, cord, wooden jewelry box, and cowhide carrying pouch.
Brush or ruyi? Choose the form that fits your intention
- Brush-holding form: associated with study, examinations, writing and research.
- Ruyi-holding form: associated with career, promotion and professional advancement.
Both forms are individually hand-painted by Master Zhijian. Choose according to the intention and imagery that matter to you. These associations express wishes within traditional Wenchang belief and do not guarantee personal outcomes.
View the brush-holding form · View the ruyi-holding form
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Introduction to the Deity
Wenchang Dijun is an important deity in Chinese traditional culture and the faith of scholars and literati, long associated with prayers for reading, writing, imperial examinations, and official careers.
Iconography and Works
This collection offers brush-holding and ruyi-holding forms. Both compositions draw on traditional Wenchang iconography, with different held objects and visual details.
Both forms were re-composed by Master Zhijian based on traditional iconographic elements, and hand-painted one by one in a meticulous colored-painting style. It uses natural mineral pigments, with gold details hand-applied to the crown ornaments, robe patterns, ritual implements, and partial details. As a result, each piece will naturally differ in line work, color, and golden texture.
Production Process
Underdrawing in line art → layered color application → detailed refinement → hand-applied gold finishing. Not printed, transferred, or mass-produced.
Offering and Shipping
Master Zhijian personally paints each work in the Taoist temple where he practices. After painting is completed, the work remains on the altar at that same temple for 30 days before protective packing and dispatch. Because each piece is hand-painted, production and scheduling will vary depending on the complexity of the work and the current order volume.
Wearing and Display
It may be worn or displayed according to personal religious practice, and can also be collected as a small traditional Chinese deity artwork. Avoid prolonged soaking in water, high humidity, alcohol, and direct contact with chemical cleaners.
Note:This article presents traditional religious/folk-belief culture and the actual creative process, and does not guarantee wealth, health, relationships, career success, or any other personal outcome.
